FSM Finance/Accounting Specialist I

ProSidian Consulting•Washington, DC

About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a FSM (Financial Service Management) Finance/Accounting Specialist I to support an engagement for an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere. Dedicated to the understanding and stewardship of the environment, the Agency's mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services with functional areas to support Department Offices in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management and administrative support. The staff augmentation is required to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department that include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support. FSM Finance/Accounting Specialist I Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Finance/Accounting Specialist I Examines a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications. Reconciles reports and financial data with statement on file and points out apparent inconsistencies or errors. May prepare simple financial statements not involving problems of analysis. Prepares tables, charts, and other exhibits for reports. This is usually an exempt position. Requires a BS/BA degree (or equivalent) plus 0 to 2 years of experience in related field. Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process. Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions. Provide management support to collect, evaluate and test financial data for a number of recurring departmental processes and reviews. Must summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner. Have strong analytical and problem solving skills. Conduct periodic reconciliation reviews of external interfaces with various field offices in order to identify and correct data gaps, financial discrepancies and errors. Work with a variety of IT systems to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services on behalf of Enterprise Services Provide acquisition support for all bureaus with functional areas include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support. Have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Must have strong presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department

Requirements

Requires a BS/BA degree (or equivalent) plus 0 to 2 years of experience in related field.
Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process.
Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Must have strong presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department
The FSM Finance/Accounting Specialist I shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years
Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.
The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.
A master’s degree in accounting or finance is required with at least three years work experience in accounting, budget execution, IT, financial system requirements and analysis, financial planning and reporting, auditing, and internal financial controls.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) is preferred.
CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

Examines a variety of financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications.
Reconciles reports and financial data with statement on file and points out apparent inconsistencies or errors.
May prepare simple financial statements not involving problems of analysis.
Prepares tables, charts, and other exhibits for reports.
Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions.
Provide management support to collect, evaluate and test financial data for a number of recurring departmental processes and reviews.
Summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
Conduct periodic reconciliation reviews of external interfaces with various field offices in order to identify and correct data gaps, financial discrepancies and errors.
Work with a variety of IT systems to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services on behalf of Enterprise Services
Provide acquisition support for all bureaus with functional areas include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support.